Acalypha eremorum

Acalypha eremorum
Acalypha eromorum flowers and foliage
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Subfamily: Acalyphoideae
Tribe: Acalypheae
Subtribe: Acalyphinae
Genus: Acalypha
Species: A. eromorum
Binomial name
Acalypha eremorum
Mull.Arg.

Acalypha eremorum is a species of shrubs of the plant family Euphorbiaceae, endemic to Queensland, Australia. Commonly known as Soft Acalypha, Turkey Bush or Native Acalypha . The species grows as an open branched shrub to 2 m tall with small leaves with crenate margins. Plants may shed their leaves in response to prolonged drought. Branches often end in spines, especially on smaller plants. Small flowers are produced in spikes throughout the year and are followed by deeply lobed capsular fruit.[1][2][3]

A. eromorum occurs naturally in forest understorey, primarily in the drier closed forest types such as vine scrub though occasionally in open forest.[1] It has also been brought into cultivation as an ornamental garden plant.

References

  1. 1 2 Hyland, B. P. M.; Whiffin, T.; Zich, F. A.; et al. (Dec 2010). "Factsheet – Acalypha eremorum" Check |url= value (help). Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants. Edition 6.1, online version [RFK 6.1]. Cairns, Australia: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), through its Division of Plant Industry; the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research; the Australian Tropical Herbarium, James Cook University. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  2. ↑ "Acalypha eremorum (Euphorbiaceae); Soft acalypha, turkey bush". Brisbane Rainforest Plants; Brisbane Rainforest Action & Information Network. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  3. ↑ "Acalypha eremorum Mull.Arg." (Website at bie.ala.org.au/species/Acalypha+eremorum). Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 15 May 2013.

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